What can I say, another great day.

We are really adjusting to having our sweet baby Kamryn here. Today, I actually was up, showered and had all 3 kids ready to start our day before 9 am. So, I guess it will get easier and we will get on more of a routine eventually. Brad went to work at Stafford Elementary for the last time. Summer school was over today. I think he felt a little bad leaving some of the people. He had been there for 10 years, so it was a comfortable place for him. I am sure he will make many new friends and be happy at his new school.
My friend Ali came over today to meet Kamryn, and she slept the whole time so Ali didn't want to hold her and disturb her. So we will have to get a picture with Ali next time. I was so surprised how big Sammy, her son is getting. He is one of the little boys I watch at my daycare. He is saying so many words now. I can't imagine what they will all be like in a few weeks when school starts again.

Thursday is dance day. This week it was daddy's turn to go. He was really excited about that. They all left and I had the evening alone with Kamryn. We ran a few errands, ate dinner, and started packing for our little overnight trip.

Of course rarley a day goes by when I don't snap a few pictures. Kamryn was so happy today. I got her wide awake in her little chair. This is the first 0-3 month old outfit that really fit her. She is definetly growing. Thank you Terri for the cute little outfit.

Wide awake and happy!

Sweet Baby Girl

Last night after the girls went to bed, we were up waiting for Kamryn's last bottle before bed. She was so content we got a few cute pictures. I have always wanted pictures of our girl in Brad's hands like this, but never really got any. These are exactly what I wanted, but she was so cute laying there, I couldn't resist having Brad grad the camera. We go for our newborn photos next week.

Kamryn Grace asleep in mommy's hands

After she stirred, we got her ready for bed. Since her neck is getting a little stonger, we have put her on her tummy a little bit . A little bit is the key word because as soon as I got the camera out she was unhappy.

Is that a little smile?

Quick, take the picture.

I can't do this for too long mommy.

Ok, I have had enough. Please pick me up!

Another Good Day

We knew with the baby being born that we wouldn't really vacation this summer, so we are really just enjoying time at home. It still takes me awhile to get up and moving in the morning with Little Miss waking up in the night. It seems like she wants her quality time with mom around 4 am. Ha! We need to get that straightened around baby girl. I am not complaining. She is really doing well, I just miss my sleep. She is lasting about 4-5 hours through the night, which at 3 weeks is great.

Today we were having company so, I had intended on getting up earlier to get moving, but at her 4 am feeding last night, I felt like my kidney stones were acting up. I ended up getting Brad up to finish her feeding so I could get in a hot tub to try and get them to relax. It seemed to help a little. He finished her bottle and then since she hadn't had a diaper decided to empty out at 4 am and then was content, but wide awake. Needless to say we hung out and dosed off on the chair until 6:30, when I finally got back into bed as Brad was getting up for work. So I didn't move until 9:00

My friend Michelle and her kids arrived for our playdate arrived at 10:00. The kids have been looking forward to us getting together. Michelle and I usually scrapbook everytime we get together, but today we just hung out and caught up with each other. Since I am out of the loop at school, she keeps me up to date with everyone. We had such a nice visit. Thank you for stopping by. It was great to see you.

Michelle holding Kamryn and thinking how

nice it is to hold a little one again

Rylee, Hannah, and Sydney hanging out

Later in the afternoon, I needed a few things from the store, so I decided to pack up all 3 kids and venture out for my first time alone. Kamryn slept the whole time, and the older girls listened really well through the store. I was very proud of them and our first outing was a success.

Rylee and her baby sister

Sydney, Kamryn, and Rylee

ready for our first shopping outing

Family time

After Brad got home from summer school, he took Sydney up for a nap and took a little one himself. I also thought about a nap, but then that passed, so I just layed around with Little Miss for a while and Rylee played with her little princess dolls. When Brad came back down he went out to cut the grass and Rylee joined him. It has been a long time since she rode along with him on the tractor.

Rylee spending time with her daddy

Around dinner time we went over to Central Park. We had dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings. It was wing night, so it was really crowded, but the girls did great. This was the first time Kamryn really wanted held while we have been out. She hadn't had a good diaper in two days, so I was convinced she had may have had a little belly ache. Since she has been such an easy baby to this point, it was kind of different to see her a little fussy. If she was being held she was fine, but she didn't really want to be put down. We made a few quick stops at Borders and Old Navy before heading home to watch "Shark Week" on TV. Daddy looks forward to this each year and this year, he kind of got the girls interested in it too, so they have been up past their bedtimes for the past few nights. Hey, that is what summer is all about. It was great quality family time, and we will look back at it one day and miss them being little. So we might as well enjoy it while we can. We love you girls.

The Memory Game

I got this off my friend Lisa's blog.

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn’t matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It’s actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I’ll assume you’re playing the game and I’ll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don’t want to play on your blog, or if you don’t have a blog, I’ll leave my memory of you in my comments.

So there you go. What do you remember about me?

Hanging out with Megan

Today Daddy had a fishing tournament so he was gone for the day. We were excited for Megan to come over to hang out for the afternoon. We have been planning to get together to scrapbook, so decided to try. We got all dressed and ready for the day. Thank you Aunt Kiley for the cute little outfit. I am so glad I ordered this brown bow. It matches so many of her little outfits. Daddy loves it too. Ha, Ha!

Kamryn lounging in one of her

many little outfits from Aunt Kiley

Megan loving spending time with Kamryn
Sydney,Megan, Rylee, and baby Kamryn

Happy Birthday Mommy!

Today was my 32nd birthday. It was so nice to just have everyone home. We didn't really have any plans made in advance. We started the day by giving Kamryn her first real bath. Then we decided we would go out for lunch any where I wanted to go. One of my favorite places is Chili's so that is where we decided to go. We had such great quality time together, and I loved the pictures of Brad and the girls. After lunch we went grocery shopping together, something I usually do, but have not ventured out yet with all 3 girls, so I was glad for the help. The rest of the day was just spent lounging around together. It was a great birthday. Thanks to my wonderful family for spending the day with me.

Rylee, Mommy, Kamryn, and Sydney all

dressed up for lunch.

When I pulled out the camera, they

thought it would be funny to make mean

faces. It was so cute. I am glad I had my

camera with me.

Rylee, Sydney, and daddy
Sound asleep right through lunch. She is such

an amazing baby. We love you sweetie!

Kamryn's first bath

Since we were all home together this morning, we were finally able to give Kamryn her first real bath in her tub. At first she fussed a little bit, but once she got all cozy in the water, she loved it. She looked so relaxed. Rylee and Sydney thought it was neat to see her in her own little tub. Sydney leaned down near her tub and Kamryn grabbed onto her pajamas. It was so cute, and Syd loved it. They have both been great helpers. They especially love to help pick out her clothes each morning and her pajamas at night. They love having a baby sister, at least for now while she can't do anything.

Kamryn's first tub bath - 2 1/2 weeks old

Oh to be so peaceful

When we got home from the fair the other night, I was so excited to upload the pictures. We had gotten some really good ones. Well, it has taken me 3 days to get my blog posting fixed. Every time I put on a picture, everything would shift. I was getting so frustrated. Everyone was in bed, except for Kamryn and I. She layed on the floor with me the whole time so peaceful. She was wide awake, so I just talked to her the whole time. I grabbed my camera to get some pictures and everytime the flash went off, she closed her eyes. It was so funny. Regardless, she still looked so peaceful and content. She is such a blessing and a wonderful baby. We are so lucky. We love you sweet girl.

Fredericksburg Fair

Since the girls loved the Balloon Quest and the amuesement park they went to with their cousins, we decided to take the girls to the Fredericksburg Fair. Brad and I have lived here for 10 years and never gone, so we didn't really know what to expect. I had looked it up online today and it looked like it was a nice size, so after a relaxing day with no plans, we decided to head out to the fair. We invited our friend Evette and her daughter Savannah to come along. The girls were excited to have a friend along too. We ate tons of junk food. The girls rode every ride and some twice, and they each played a few games. Kamryn slept in her stroller the entire time and never made a peep. I even moved her several times to make sure she was still breathing. Ha, you still do that the third time around. We all had a very nice evening, and the girls keep asking if we can go back again.

Daddy, Mommy, and Kamryn all ready to go.

Sydney, Rylee, Savannah, and Kamryn

going into the fair

The first ride of the night!

Sydney and Savannah rode up front and Rylee pulled up the rear.

Rylee enjoying her train ride
Savannah and Sydney on the train

Savannah lookin' so cute on her carosal horse

Sydney was too short for a horse on the carosal,

so she had to ride on a bench.

I thought she would be upset, but she was a real trooper.

Rylee enjoying her carosal ride
Sydney and Savannah ready to go up in the elephant.

Hold on tight girls.

Rylee flying on Dumbo

Rylee is peeking up over the top of the dump truck.

Savannah and Sydney wanted to drive.

Daddy was so excited to see you two on a boat.

Love that smile Syd!

Sisterly loveLittle Miss was such an angel. She slept the entire time and didn't even move. I even checked twice to make sure she was breathing. Sydney holding on tight Rylee with a huge smile on her

face while riding the whale

Sydney having a blast!

Rylee gave a wave from the flying alligator

No plans today

Today was the first day where we didn't really have any plans at all. Brad got up last night for the 3 am feeding, so I got a full nights sleep. Thanks sweetie, it was greatly appreciated. He decided to go out fishing all day since he didn't have summer school, so I still had the 7 am feeding, but decided to go back to sleep until about 8:45. I thought I would take advantage of the older girls sleeping in and summer break. Soon enough, I will have to be up at 6 am daily for work anyway, so why not.

The perfect end to a relaxing day

Daddy and Kamryn

Kamryn taking her early morning nap.

I thought I got a little smirk.

Still can't get into the tub yet, so we still have to take little sponge baths. She was so comfortable, she barely woke up for her bath.
So sweet!

All relaxed and cozy!

All cleaned up and finally ready for the day.

I am just missing my bow!

Now I am ready!

Back to sleep again